Purchasing Officer

The Hospital:

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards. 

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here.

Job Title: Purchasing Officer

• Work for Australia’s leading Children’s Hospital
• Best practice implementation
• Hybrid role
• Parental Leave Cover

About the Role

This is a Full-Time Fixed Term Parental Leave cover position at 80 hours per fortnight until 12.03.2027 within the Procurement & Supply Chain Department.

You will be responsible for coordinating the procurement of goods and services to support The Royal Children’s Hospital’s commitment to excellence in paediatric healthcare, research, and education.

You will ensure all procurement activities align with RCH’s mission and standards by working closely with internal teams and external suppliers, while following best practices and organizational policies.

Classification for this position will range from Grade 3 Year 1 to Grade 3 Year 5 (AO31 - AO35) (FTE base salary $74,448.4 to $82,305.6 per annum, plus superannuation).

What you’ll achieve:

• Ensure a streamlined and accurate procurement process by maintaining up-to-date product catalogues and managing end-to-end purchasing in compliance with RCH and Health Share policies.
• Build strong supplier partnerships that result in timely, cost-effective delivery of goods and swift resolution of payment or invoicing issues.
• Enhance procurement efficiency across the organisation by providing effective training and support on the Procure to Pay System.
• Drive cost savings and improve procurement performance through proactive supplier management, recall coordination, and identification of process improvements.
• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team environment by working closely with colleagues and departments to align purchasing with hospital needs.

Your skills and experience

• Several years of technical or administrative experience, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Proficient in Procure to Pay systems or similar procurement platforms.
• Strong computer skills across the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and solve business problems effectively.
• Experience in a procurement or purchasing role, with a strong understanding of the healthcare sector (desirable).

If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.

About the Department

The Purchasing Team at The Royal Children’s Hospital plays a vital role in supporting high-quality healthcare and research by managing the end-to-end procurement of goods and services. Operating in a dynamic healthcare environment, the team ensures compliance with RCH and Health Share Victoria policies while collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver timely, cost-effective, and reliable purchasing solutions.

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Flexible work options available

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Application process

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

For more information about this position please contact Amie Dao Associate Director Commercial Ph:03 9345 6195 Email: amie.dao@rch.org.au

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital.  Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks. 

Are you ready to join our team?

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close 10 June 2026